THE OLD STOKE REP
DRESSING ROOMS
Above left: John Collier in the men's dressing room in the late 1980s. Above right: John taking a self portrait in the large mirror which the men used to check their costume before descending to the stage. The emergency fire exit down to the alley way can be seen in the background.
Above: Backstage in the men's dressing room during the run of 'The School For Scandal' in March 1988.
From left to right: Craig Cooper and John Collier. John Collier. Brian Hadley and Craig Cooper,
For this show there were sixteen male members of the cast all crowded into the small space.
Backstage during 'The Accrington Pals' in February 1990. John Collier in costume and make up for his character Reggie Boggis. Note the tiny sink and small water heater on the wall. The old Rep dressing room facilities were far from glamorous. Note the tiny sink and small water heater.
Young Rep members in the Ladies Dressing Room during the run of 'The Italian Straw Hat' in June 1997